Ledger Live App

Your mobile gateway to secure crypto management. Learn how to install, pair your Ledger device, manage assets, track portfolios, stake, swap, and keep your wallet safe — directly from your smartphone.

What Is the Ledger Live App?

The Ledger Live App is Ledger’s official mobile application for managing your crypto portfolio using your smartphone. It integrates with the Ledger Nano X via Bluetooth or connects to supported devices through USB-OTG, giving you a secure, convenient way to manage your digital assets anytime, anywhere.

With Ledger Live Mobile, you keep full control over your private keys — all sensitive approvals happen on the Ledger hardware wallet itself.

Key Features

  • Mobile wallet management: View balances, add accounts, and monitor market movements in real time.
  • Bluetooth pairing: Connect your Ledger Nano X wirelessly for secure mobile operations.
  • Transactions on the go: Send and receive crypto anywhere with on-device verification.
  • Portfolio tracking: Chart asset performance with real‑time analytics.
  • Staking & rewards: Earn staking rewards for supported tokens directly inside the app.
  • Swapping & services: Swap crypto or buy assets using integrated partners.

How to Install the Ledger Live App

  1. Open the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
  2. Search for Ledger Live from the official publisher.
  3. Download and install the app.
  4. Launch the app and tap Get Started.

Setting Up & Pairing Your Ledger Device

1. Pair Ledger Nano X via Bluetooth

  1. Turn on your Nano X and unlock it using your PIN.
  2. Enable Bluetooth on your phone.
  3. Open Ledger Live App → Pair My Device.
  4. Select your device from the list and confirm pairing.

2. Connect via USB‑OTG (Nano S Plus + supported Android)

  1. Use a certified USB‑OTG cable.
  2. Connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your phone.
  3. Unlock your Ledger device.
  4. Ledger Live will auto-detect your device.

Using the App

Portfolio Overview

Track your overall balance, view charts, monitor gains/losses, and check asset distribution quickly.

Send Crypto

  1. Choose the asset and account.
  2. Tap Send.
  3. Enter the receiving address.
  4. Verify the address on your Ledger device screen.
  5. Approve the transaction physically.

Receive Crypto

  1. Select an account.
  2. Tap Receive.
  3. Verify the displayed address on your Ledger device.
  4. Share or scan the address to receive funds.

Staking

Stake assets like ATOM, DOT, or ETH directly inside Ledger Live. Rewards are credited automatically and secured by your hardware wallet.

Swapping Assets

Use integrated swap providers to exchange one crypto for another. All swap approvals require confirmation on your Ledger device.

Security Best Practices

  • Never share your 24‑word recovery phrase.
  • Verify all addresses on your Ledger device before approving.
  • Keep Bluetooth turned off when not needed.
  • Use a phone lockscreen and app password lock.
  • Download Ledger Live only from official app stores.

Troubleshooting

  • Bluetooth not pairing: Restart both devices, forget Bluetooth pairing, retry inside Ledger Live.
  • Device not detected via USB: Try a different OTG cable or enable USB permissions.
  • Sync delays: Refresh the portfolio or restart the app.
  • Firmware issues: Update via desktop first, then reconnect to mobile.

Ledger Live App — Mobile Crypto Management